The NHSC has developed customized badges to suit your needs whether you are planning a Corps Community Day event or are a NHSC Member, Ambassador, Scholar, or represent a NHSC Site. You can use these badges on your website, on social media, or on presentation or distribution of materials. Share with your friends, colleagues, and community that you are a proud supporter of the NHSC. Check out the badges now.

Looking to fill job vacancies? Site registration is now open for NHSC Scholar Virtual Job Fairs on July 20 and August 10. These job fairs are your primary opportunity to recruit NHSC Scholars who are currently in the job placement process. Go to the NHSC Virtual Job Fair web page for complete information and to register.

Seeking an opportunity to partner with organizations in your community, inspire young health care providers, or host an engaging event? Team up with the National Health Service Corps as we celebrate our third annual Corps Community Day, which will take place on Thursday, October 10, 2013, during National Primary Care Week. Corps Community Day celebrates the important work of the Corps to increase access to primary care where it is needed most.

Retention is on the rise. Corps members choose to remain in underserved communities after their service commitment has ended. Tells the whole story on retention, including results of a 2012 retention assessment survey, retention rates by discipline, factors affecting retention and NHSC efforts to support retention.

More than $19 million in funding for loan repayment was awarded to 87 medical students in 29 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, who will serve as primary care doctors and help strengthen the health care workforce.

Beginning October 1, 2013 millions of Americans will be able to sign up for quality, affordable health care. HHS has created new tools to educate the public about the new insurance options. To learn more about the Health Insurance Marketplace, visit www.HealthCare.gov.